Tricky Conversations1 - I’m not going to get into a discussion about...2 - What you need to do...3 - I expect you to...4 - It’s important that you...5 - I’m not happy with the effort that you’ve made...6 - I really want to see some improvement.7 - I know it’s difficult.

Asking for a Pay Rise1 - It’s a bit difficult, but … I really feel that it’s about time... 2 - I have made good progress. 3 - I really feel that I’ve grown in the job and I’ve taken on a lot more responsibility. 4 - It’s time that it was recognised and that my efforts were rewarded.5 - Isn’t too much to ask.6 - Should I put this request in writing.

Difficult Clients1 - You can explain to me what actually is the problem?2 - Can I take your name?3 - I understand you are having a few problems. Would you like to just explain from the beginning what’s happened?4 - I’m sorry for that wait. I don’t know what the problem was.5 - I can actually look into that for you … 6 - Let me check for you.7 - I’m sorry about this, Mr Anderson. I’m sorry for the inconvenience, but I can assure you...

quinta-feira, 10 de dezembro de 2009

Walter - The story doesn't make any sense. What, you think some kid's gonna notice two pages?

Printer - I mean, they... all they do is look at pictures.

Buddy - Sorry I can't ride with you the rest of the way up, But this is where my dad works. Well, have a good... Oh, I forgot to give you a hug!

Deb - Oh, I don't know, Connie, I've never declared kittens before. How many? Eight? Uh, I don't know if I'm gonna have time. Oh, all right, just bring them by the camper this week, and I'll see what I can do. I'm not gonna charge you. Just bring them by, and I'll see What I can do. I have to go.

Buddy - Excuse me. I'm here to see a Walter Hobs. I'm Buddy the elf.

Deb - You look hilarious! Who sent you?

Buddy - Papa elf.

Deb - Papa elf?

Buddy - From the North Pole.

Deb - From the North Pole?

Buddy - Yes.

Printer - So, you really think we should ship them?

Walter - No, I think we should take a $30,000 bath. So some kid can understand what happened to a puppy and a frigging pigeon ship them. Yeah.

Walter - Well, are... are you gonna sing a song or something, Or can I just go back to work?

Buddy - A song? Uh... Yeah. Anything for you, dad, uh... I... I'm, I'm here with my dad and we never met and he wants me to sing him a song. And, um, I was adopted. But you didn't know I was born. So, I'm here now, I found you, Daddy. And, guess what? I love you. I love you. I love you!

Walter - Wow, that was weird. You know, usually you guys just, uh, you know, Put my name into jingle bells or something.

Cousin Eddie - If that thing had nine lives, she just spent them all. If you don't mind Clark, I'd like to see if I can fumigate this here chair. It's a good quality item. If you don't mind me asking, how much it set you back?

Clark: If I could have everyone's attention, please, um, I'd like to make a little announcement. Um... our family has a tradition that goes back way before I was even born... where everyone takes a moment to say what they're most thankful for in their lives. I would just like to say that I'm most thankful for my mom, dad whose faith in me taught me to have faith in myself. Thank you.

Lex: You haven't said a word all night. Is everything alright?

Lana: Everything's fine Lex.

Lex: Good. Happy Thanksgiving.

Lana: Happy Thanksgiving.

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Top Sentences:

1 - ...our family has a tradition that goes back way before I was even born = ...nossa família tem uma tradição que remonta mesmo antes de eu ter nascido

4 - Land the Watsuhita account = Garanta a conta Watsuhita"To land an account" is to convince a store owner or manager to become your regular customer. Usually it involves processing the paperwork for the new customer to have a credit account with your company.

7 - I just got a big headache = Eu acabei de ficar com uma grande dor de cabeçaPara falar que está com dor de cabeça, basta dizer: I have a headache. Assim como para outras dores como:Estou com dor de barriga = I have a stomachacheEstou com dor de dente = I have a toothacheEstou com febre = I have a feverEstou resfriado = I have a coldEstou gripado = I have the flu

8 - I hung out with your friend = Eu saí com a sua amigaHung out with = sair com

Presentation1 - Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for coming along here today.2 - The purpose of today's presentation is to discuss how we can...3 - Let me begin by...4 - I'd be happy to answer any of your questions at the end.

Body1 - If you have a look at this first graph...2 - As you can see...3 - A good example of...4 - Now, let's look at...

Questions1 - If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them now.2 - Can I just ask...3 - Yes, a very good question.

Tips1 - The aims and the structure need to be clear.2 - You need to make sure you are...3 - Don't make it too long.4 - Be short, precise and to the point.

EDNA: Get back to work! Go check the electric fence or something! What is it? Who are you? What do you want?

EDNA: My God, you've gotten fat. Come in. Come, come.

EDNA: Yes, things are going quite well. Quite well. My God, no complaints. But, you know, it is not the same. Not the same at all.

BOB: Weren't you just in the news? Some show in Prayge... Prague?

EDNA: Milan, darling. Milan. Supermodels. Ha! Nothing super about them. Spoiled, stupid, little stick figures with poofy lips who think only about themselves. Feh! I used to design for gods. But perhaps you come with a challenge, eh? I was surprised to get your call.

BOB: E, I just need a patch job.

EDNA: Hmm. This is megamesh. Outmoded, but very sturdy. And you've torn right through it! What have you been doing, Robert? Moonlighting hero work?

BOB: Must have happened a long time ago.

EDNA: I see. This is a hobo suit, darling. You can't be seen in this. I won't allow it! Fifteen years ago, maybe, but now?

BOB: What do you mean? You designed it.

EDNA: I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now. You need a new suit. That much is certain.

BOB: A new suit? Where the heck am I gonna get a new suit?

EDNA: You can't! It's impossible! I'm far too busy. So ask me now, before I again become sane.

BOB: Wait. You want to make me a suit?

EDNA: You push too hard, darling! But I accept. It will be bold. Dramatic!

BOB: Yeah.

EDNA: Heroic!

BOB: Yeah, something classic, like Dynaguy! Oh! He had a great look! Oh, the cape and the boots...

EDNA: No capes!

BOB: Isn't that my decision?

EDNA: Do you remember Thunderhead? Tall, storm powers. Nice man. Good with kids.

BOB: Listen, E...

EDNA: November 15th of '58. All was well, another day saved when his cape snagged on a missile fin.

BOB: Thunderhead was not the brightest bulb...

EDNA: Stratogale! April 23rd, '57. Cape caught in a jet turbine.

BOB: E, you can't generalize about these things.

EDNA: Meta-man, express elevator. Dynaguy, snag on Takeoff. Splashdown, sucked into a vortex. No capes! Now, go on. Your new suit will be finished before your next assignment.

GRAMMAR POINT - BE GOING TOI am going to (Eu vou)You are going to (Você vai)He is going to (Ele vai)She is going to (Ela vai)It is going to (Ele / ela / isto vai)You are going to (Vocês vão)We are going to (Nós vamos)They are going to (Ele vão)

Shrek - Don't be talking about it's the brimstone. I know what I smell. It wasn't no brimstone. It didn't come off no stone neither.

Shrek - Sure it's big enough. But look at the location. Ahahahaha...

Donkey - Uh, Shrek. Remember when you said that, that, that ogres have layers? Well I have a bit of a confession to make. Um... donkeys don't have layers. We wear our fear right out there on our sleeves.

Shrek - Wait a second. Donkeys don't have sleeves.

Donkey - You know what I mean.

Shrek - Oh, you can't tell me you're afraid of heights.

Donkey - No, I'm just a little uncomfortable about being on a rickety bridge over a boiling lake of lava!

quinta-feira, 24 de setembro de 2009

A primeira é a cena final do Matrix 1. A fala tem menos de um minuto e é bem fácil.

Neo:I know you're out there. I can feel you now. I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin. I'm going to hang up this phone, and then I'm going to show these people what you don't want them to see. I'm going to show them a world without you. A world without rules and controls, without borders or boundaries. A world where anything is possible. Where we go from there is a choice I leave to you.

Trinity: Neo, I'm not afraid anymore. The Oracle told me that I would fall in love and that that man... the man that I loved would be The One. So you see, you can't be dead. You can't be... because I love you. You hear me? I love you.

quinta-feira, 17 de setembro de 2009

TIP #1 - INSPIRETrump - "Leadership is very important in business. You have to inspire your staff, you have to really make them respect you. People like working for the Trump Organization because I make it fun. I make life interesting. It’s always different. It’s always exciting.""A liderança é muito importante nos negócios. Você tem que inspirar a sua equipe, você realmente tem que fazê-los respeitá-lo. As pessoas gostam de trabalhar para a Organização Trump, porque é divertido. Eu faço a vida interessante. É sempre diferente. É sempre emocionante."

TIP #2 - MAXIMIZE POTENCIALTrump - "A good leader has to be able to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of employees. A leader has to be able to see who is really strong where, and if they don't do it, it's not going to work out very well for that leader or for that company.""Um bom líder tem que ser capaz de reconhecer os pontos fortes e fracos dos funcionários. Um líder deve ver quem é realmente forte onde e se não o fizer, não vai funcionar muito bem para este líder ou para essa empresa."

TIP #3 - MONEY MATTERSTrump - "Money is important for a lot of reasons. It's a scorecard. How well did I do? How much did I make? How much did the company make? You can do a lot of things, but in business it's all about money.""O dinheiro é importante por uma série de razões. É um indicador . De que forma eu fiz? Quanto eu fiz? Quanto a empresa fez? Você pode fazer muitas coisas, mas nos negócios tudo é sobre dinheiro."

TIP #5 - GET TO THE POINTTrump - "When I have a meeting I don't waste time, it's quick, short, to the point, and we don't play games. There is only so many hours in the day. The quicker you are, the more you can get done.""Quando eu tenho uma reunião, não perco tempo, é rápido, curto, direto ao ponto, nós não jogamos. Há apenas tantas horas durante o dia. Quanto mais rápido você for, mais você pode ter feito"

CONECTING1 - How can I help?2 - Could / Can I speak to (name), please?3 - Who is calling? / Who shall I say is calling? 4 - It is (name). / My name is (name).5 - Just a second. / Hold / Hang on a moment.6 - I'm going to see if he is in.7 - I'll put you through. / I'll put him through.8 - I've got (name) on phone for you.

MESSAGES1 - Can / Could I leave a message?2 - Can I take your number?3 - Would you mind?4 - I'm afraid he is in a meeting.5 - Could you tell him that (name) called?6 - I'll appreciate if he could call me back.7 - I'll make sure he gets the message.8 - Can you call back later?

WRONG NUMBER1 - There is no one of that name here.2 - You must have the wrong number.3 - I must have dialed the wrong number.4 - Can I check the number?5 - Is that not 5568790?6 - Did I not dial that?7 - In the future, his direct number is (number).8 - Hang on a minute. I'll put you through to Paul's extension.

APPOINTMENTS1 - I'd like to arrange an appointment to see him, please.2 - When is convenient for you?3 - Some time this week if possible.4 - So would next wednesday be okay?5 - I would make it after four.6 - I'll just look in the diary.7 - So shall we say 4:15 next Wednesday, in Mr(name)'s office?8 - Yes, that sounds fine. Thanks very much.

FLIGHTS1 - I'd like to enquire about flights to (place) from (name) Airport in (city).2 - Could you tell about the flights availability and prices?3 - Do you want to go economy, business or first class?4 - How many of you will be travelling?5 - Tax is another $70 on top that.6 - Can I book that then?7 - I'd like to book a hotel room.8 - Do you mind if I book it provisionally for now and I'll call you back later to confirm?

And finally, conclude your answer by making your interest in the company and the position clear. Such as:Besides that, I will use my skills as much as I can to help this company to go above and beyond the company goals. I've already done that in other companies, so I can also do it here.

I have to admit that I am a little impatient, especially when I have to depend on someone. I like to make sure that my work is perfect and done on time. So, If I find troubles in getting proficient help, I tend to work alone.Tenho que admitir que sou um pouco impaciente, especialmente quando que tenho que depender de alguém. Gosto de ter certeza de que meu trabalho esteja perfeito e feito a tempo. Assim, se encontro dificuldades em conseguir ajuda competente, tenho a tendência em trabalhar sozinho.

That is it. I see you in the next podcast. Bye for now.É isso aí. Vejo vocês no próximo podcast. Até mais.